Menomonee
Falls: 8:30 am, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, in a “private room” at Ally’s Bistro, N72 W13350 Lund Ln., Menomonee Falls located at the corner of Appleton and Good Hope Rd. in a small strip mall that faces Appleton Ave. Enter from Good Hope Rd. or Appleton Ave.

Contact Bonnie Lemmer with questions at bojean05@sbcglobal.net or call her at 262-370- 6673.net or call her at 262-370-6673.

RSVP to Sally Borchardt at sjborch27@aol or leave a message at 414-349-9359 by March 7, before 5:30 pm. Beverage not included.

Starting in March, the Fish Fry will be available for Vagabondskiclub.com online signups. Emails and phone calls to Sally still allowed; just make sure she acknowledges your call or email to know you are confirmed. She will also still take signups at General Meetings.

Mama Mia Thurs., March 28Drury Lane in Oakbrook, ILJoin fellow Vagabonds again at Drury Lane Theater for this popular and enjoyable production of Mama Mia. The greatest songs of ABBA are used to tell a hilarious story of marriage, family and finding where you belong, proving that in the end the winner takes all. Come see why more than 54 million people worldwide have laughed and danced to this unforgettable jukebox musical.

Prior to the show enjoy a wonderful 3-course lunch. Choose from Grilled Chicken Breast with Marsala Sauce, Parmesan Crusted Flounder or Crepe Florentine with Chablis Cream Sauce. All include a Salad and Dessert and Coffee or Tea for $79, which includes the charter bus, driver tip, play with luncheon and gratuity. There will be two bus pickup locations: Watertown Plank Park & Ride and College Ave. Park & Ride beginning at 9:15 am. Luncheon is at 11:30 am.

Festival City Symphony Presents American Masters
Sun., March 31, 2 pm Pabst TheaterJoin us for this spectacular symphony concert, including Aaron Copland and works by present-day American composer Jessie Montgomery with an English Rhapsody, a Concerto for Clarinet by Copland, Starburst by Montgomery, and Appalachian Spring by Copland. It will also feature guest soloist, Todd Levy, the principal clarinetist of the MSO.

Two hours of spectacular music for only $8 for Vagabonds and friends. Then to Rock Bottom Brewery at 4 pm for dinner.

Send checks payable to VSSC to Ron Sonntag, 9406 N. 107th St., Milwaukee 53224, or sign up with credit cards online at vagabondskiclub.com prior to March 30th. Tickets will not be mailed to you, but will be passed out in the front lobby of the Pabst at 1:45.

Questions? Call Ron at 414-788-4907. Start the day with the Vagabond lakefront hike at 11 am (see Hikes in Sporting Activities).

Bucks Bonanza!! Bucks Game & Fiserv Forum Tour Sat., April 6
(Free Hat Day)Join the Vags for some basketball fun. We have reserved tickets for the Bucks vs. Nets game. Tickets are $68 each. Pre-purchase parking at www.nba.com/ bucks/parking. Before the game we will take part in the “Bucks Experience,” which includes an hour-long tour. Your agenda for this day of fun is: 12:15 – 12:30 pm – Check In, 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Tour, Lunch or free time 2:30 pm, – Doors open 4:00 pm – Tipoff See signup options at the beginning of this section.

Cooking with Class Easter Spectacular!
Thurs., April 18, 6pm - 8pm, $30Uncorkt, 240 Main St, RacineAre you tired of the same-old-same-old for your holiday feast? Want some new inspiration but don’t want to stray too far from the comfort of family favorites? Join Staci Joers as she does a cooking demo with some new twists on a classic meal that your family is sure to love! Menu includes:

Price includes a cooking demonstration with tips from Staci, copies of all recipes, samples of all the food PLUS wines chosen to go with each course. Any purchases made at Uncorkt the day of the event qualify for a 15% discount. Limited number of spots available so register early.

MATC Tour & Lunch, 700 W. State St., Milwaukee – Wed. April 24, 2019
20 lucky Vagabonds will gather to tour MATC and then enjoy lunch at the Cuisine Restaurant.
We will meet at the Cuisine Restaurant, Room M102 in the Main Building on the Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Our 1-hour walking tour will begin at 10 am. Afterward we will enjoy a meal prepared and served by MATC Culinary Arts Students. It is a 3-course meal including one non-alcoholic beverage. Main meal choice will be Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Fish or Vegetarian with seasonal vegetables, along with soup or salad, and dessert.

Cost including taxes and tip will be $35. You will pay your own meal at the restaurant with cash or check. No credit cards. Come and enjoy supporting students as they learn their trade. $1 parking is available in the BMO Harris Bradley Center Parking Structure. Please bring your parking ticket to the dining room. Questions? Signup online, or call or text Jean Dueling, 414-321-0258.

MSO POPS Unforgettable: 100 Years of Nat and Natalie Sun., May 5, 2:30 pm – Marcus CenterEnjoy the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, POPS Series, listening to songs of Nat and Natalie Cole. The hits so many that it will be Unforgettable. 20 seats have been reserved for the Main Floor, Side Orchestra. Cost is $31. Possibility of lunch before the show will be decided closer to the event. Deadline is April 11.

Come From Away – Sun., May 12, 6:30 pmMarcus Center for the Performing ArtsThis is a true story of a small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed the world. On 9/11 the world stopped. This is a remarkable story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers. Cultures clashed, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

Orchestra seats available for $50 ea.; Center Loge seats for $35. Performance is on Mother’s Day - great Mother’s Day gift! Same price for one guest/non-member. Please note online or Event Coupon if you are interested in meeting for a meal before the performance at Water Street Brewery and we’ll make arrangments.

‘Lilac Festival’ on Mackinac Island
Thurs., June 13 – Mon., June 17
$1050 Double-Occupancy – Opens March 1This 5-day, 4-night extended weekend includes lots of luxury and fun things to experience. We will spend 2 nights at the Bayside Hotel in Mackinaw City and 2 nights at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, “the Jewel of the Great Lakes”. We take a trolley ride in Mackinaw City followed by the Icebreaker Mackinaw Museum and Fort Michilimackinac. Next is the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse.

We will spend two full days on Mackinac Island and see the Dog and Pony Parade as well as the Grand Parade. There are many other events on the island associated with the Lilac Festival. Four breakfasts and three dinners are included. The bus leaves the State Fair Park n Ride Lot (76th and Kearney) at 8 am on Thursday. See signup options above. Event Leader is Helen Hankwitz, 414-461-7772, 10108 W. Sunset Ave., Wauwatosa, 53222.

Trip fills very fast. Room for only 42 people. Only $1,075 per person, double-occupancy; includes direct MKE to NY airfare, shuttles, taxes, hotel, a cocktail party at world famous Sardi’s, a pre-trip pizza meal here in August, more.

Refundable $150 deposit due by March 28. Balance of $925 due by June 20. See signup options above or mail a check for the deposit of $150 made out to VSSC, to Ron Sonntag, 9406 N. 107th St., Milwaukee 53224. Questions? Call Ron, 414-788-4907. Hurry!